Ep 193: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of an inspiring conversation on the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast with host Sachin Acharya and special guest Prantik Panigrahi — life coach, trainer, and author of Elements Within and Tattva Katha.​In this episode, Prantik shares his incredible journey: growing up in an academically intense family, dealing with health and confidence struggles during childhood, discovering his passion for personal growth through a key mentor, and building an unstoppable habit of reading books that transformed his life and career.​⏱️ Timestamps:​[00:00] - Highlights & Teaser​[01:21] - Welcome to BYOB Podcast with Sachin Acharya​[02:04] - Introduction of Prantik Panigrahi​[02:58] - Childhood Background & Growing Up in an Academic Family​[05:35] - Early Health Challenges, Moving Cities & Loss of Confidence​[07:40] - Choosing Computer Science over Medicine​[10:05] - The Fateful Call & Meeting First Mentor Mr. Shyam Lulla​[12:35] - Lessons from a "No Excuse" Mentor​[13:20] - Beginning the Journey of Public Speaking​[14:14] - Overcoming Excuses & Building a Powerful Reading Habit​[16:20] - The Concept of Reading in "Shantiniketan"​[18:00] - Finding Time & Places to Read Anywhere​[22:00] - The Science of Reading: Level 1 (Reading) vs Level 2 (Understanding)​[27:40] - How Subconscious Muscle Memory Helps You Master Reading​[30:15] - Staying Focused & Ignoring Distractions Around YouPart 2 coming soon! Check out Prantik sir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prantik_panigrahi==============================================================* For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on [email protected] * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob#PrantikPanigrahi, #SachinAcharya, #BYOB #Podcast, #BeYourOwnBossPodcast, #Life #Coach #Interview, #HowtoReadMoreBooks